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Cumberland Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 417 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 24, 2010

Because this school is my son & daughter favorite school when they attend their.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2009

The school is awesome. The new principal, Mrs. Bertha Brown is a dream come true for the staff. The students really seem to enjoy themselves.


Posted February 19, 2009

My daughter has attended for two years. I love the staff and the school is cery well kept.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2008

I love, love, love Cumberland Elementary School of Excellence! The prinicpal, Mrs. Perkins really loves the children and it trickles down.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

Cumberland Elementary has a warm, caring, family like atmosphere. Everyone is happy and engaged in learning


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
16%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
African American54%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African American33%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities44%

Science

All Students48%
African American48%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students21%
African American22%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities23%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students24%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students13%
African American11%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities23%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 86% 25%
White 12% 68%
Hispanic 2% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4247 Cato Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
Phone: (615) 291-6370

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